An intense cold wave continued to sweep across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, with minimum temperatures staying several notches below the freezing point.

Dense morning fog and clear night skies added to the chill in Srinagar, where pedestrians and motorists moved cautiously on slippery roads. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of –4°C, while Pahalgam registered –4.8°C and Gulmarg –1°C.

In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded 8°C, Katra 8.4°C, Batote 4.7°C, Banihal 2.1°C and Bhaderwah 0.4°C. MeT officials said that apart from a weak western disturbance expected to bring light snowfall to higher reaches, there is little likelihood of rain or snow in Jammu and Kashmir until December 10. They added that minimum temperatures are expected to d

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